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ROCHESTER -- The Spaulding High School Guidance Department cordially invites seniors and their parents to a workshop entitled, “College Application Overview.” This workshop will be offered on Wednesday, September 18, from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Spaulding High School Media Center.

This is an important presentation for all seniors who intend to go to college. We will give direct, step-by-step instructions about the process of applying to college, including writing the winning college essay, negotiating the Common Application, and obtaining letters of recommendation and transcripts. Guest speaker Sharen Gibadlo, from the UNH Admissions Office, will offer an insider’s advice on how college admissions acceptance decisions are made and how students can put their best foot forward.

For more information, contact: Wendy Hendryx, 332-3822 x239.

PORTLAND -- The University of Southern Maine’s Office of Undergraduate Admission will host a college fair from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, September 29 in the Costello Sports Complex on the Gorham campus. This event is coordinated through the New England Association for College Admission Counseling.

More than 250 colleges and universities as well as representatives from the Finance Authority of Maine (http://www.famemaine.com), the New England Board of Higher Education (http://www.nebhe.org) and USM’s Office of Financial Aid will be on hand.

No registration is necessary, and students are encouraged to bring their families. Questions may be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Admission at 207-780-5670 or e-mail usmadm@usm.maine.edu.

CONCORD — High-school age girls with an interest in government service and advocacy are invited to apply for Girls Rock the Capitol, a legislative internship led by Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. No Girl Scout experience is needed.

This intensive program links girls to female legislators who act as mentors, while girls learn about and work on issues affecting the future of New Hampshire from inside the State House.

To apply, contact Nicole Nolan toll-free at 888-474-9686 x142 or nnolan@girlscoutsgwm.org. Applications are due Oct. 31.

Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains serves more than 14,000 girls across New Hampshire and Vermont.

SOUTH BERWICK -- On Tuesday, October 1, a 5 week Hospice Volunteer training class will begin from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Marshwood Adult Education, South Berwick. This training is being conducted by Wentworth Homecare & Hospice. If you have ever thought about donating your time to this worthwhile and rewarding cause then here’s your chance. Call 207-384-5703 to register or visit www.marshwood.maineadulted.org for more information and to see a complete listing of our fall courses.

SOUTH BERWICK — It’s not too late to enroll in the COMPASS College Prep Program at Marshwood Adult Ed. Also, now is the time to start or finish your GED before the new 2014 version goes online. For more information and to see a complete listing of our upcoming classes please visit www.marshwood.maineadulted.org.

EXETER — Exeter Adult Education is beginning a new semester! Complete registration information and course selections are online at adulted.sau16.org, in our brochure which can be found at area businesses, the library, or by calling the Adult Education office at 775-8457. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required for all classes so contact us and register today!

Visit our website at adulted.sau16.org to view a complete schedule or call Tammy Gluck, Enrichment Program Coordinator at 775-8457 and a schedule can be mailed to you.

YORK, Maine — The York Rotary Club will award three $500 scholarships to individuals who are pursuing a change in career goals or furthering their education to achieve greater opportunities in their present career.

Applications may be obtained at the York Adult Education office, York High School, Stevens Dr. York, Me 03909 or by downloading the application at www.yorkmerotary.org All applications must be completed and returned to the York Rotary Club by September 30, 2013. Applications can be returned by sending them to : York Rotary Club PO Box 806, York Me 03909.

For further information, contact the York Adult Education office at 207- 363-7922.